Morning Jolt: Public upset at Lance Armstrong

Tuesday

Jan 15, 2013 at 8:10 AM

According to multiple reports, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong admitted to taking steroids, and people on social media aren't happy with the once-legendary cyclist. The reaction across social media has been largely negative, though some are pointing to Armstrong's anti-cancer efforts in defense. Armstrong's interview with Winfrey will be aired Thursday.

In the news: According to multiple reports, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong admitted to taking steroids, and people on social media aren't happy with the once-legendary cyclist. The reaction across social media has been largely negative, though some are pointing to Armstrong's anti-cancer efforts in defense. Armstrong's interview with Winfrey will be aired Thursday.

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